Community Support Specialist - ACT Team | Benefits + 401k

InterCommunity, Inc.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D insurance

Supplemental life

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

InterCommunity, Inc. is seeking an ACT Community Support Specialist to provide skill-building, engagement, and care coordination as part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team.

Services are delivered in clients' homes and various community settings. The role involves collaborating on a transdisciplinary team, linking clients to medical, social, and vocational resources, and supporting recovery through individual treatment sessions and crisis involvement when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in health or behavioral health; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in a community health or behavioral health setting.
• Experience with recovery from mental illness or substance use.
• Proficient knowledge in linking clients to community resources.

Responsibilities

• Participate on a transdisciplinary ACT team with daily meetings to review services.
• Link clients to clinical, medical, social, educational, rehabilitative, vocational services.
• Collaborate to identify required services based on client needs.
• Support client recovery through treatment sessions within the ACT team or with external providers.
• Complete documentation per procedures, including court letters, medical records, and scheduling.
• Engage clients and maintain attendance with tracking documents and reports.
• Create and facilitate groups based on client needs (office and community).
• Assist in crisis assessments and detox admission decisions as needed.
• Provide education and consultation to clients and families for well-being.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Initiative

Team Player

Time Management

Decision Making

Communication Proficiency

Tech Literacy

Organization Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or behavioral health

Associate degree in health/behavioral health

Job description

InterCommunity, Inc. is seeking an ACT Community Support Specialist to provide skill-building, engagement, and care coordination as part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team.

Services are delivered in clients' homes and various community settings. The role involves collaborating on a transdisciplinary team, linking clients to medical, social, and vocational resources, and supporting recovery through individual treatment sessions and crisis involvement when needed.